Your Toddler’s Essential Shopping List?
As your little one grows and becomes more independent, you may find they use food preferences as a way of exerting their authority! Making sure they have a healthy selection of foods to choose from is something you can control.
Eating a variety of foods from all five food groups is essential. Within the five food groups, there are some key nutrients which can be lacking in toddler’s diet and are extremely important. Use the checklist below to see if you’re providing these for your little one.
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